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The Good Mother

1988, Drama, 1h 44m

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(L-R) Liam Neeson as Leo, Asia Vieira as Molly and Diane Keaton as Anna in "The Good Mother." photo 9

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Movie Info

A Boston woman's (Diane Keaton) ex-husband sues for custody of their daughter after an incident over her live-in lover (Liam Neeson).

Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Leonard Nimoy
Producer: Arne Glimcher
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 1988 original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.6M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Sound Mix: Surround

Cast & Crew

Diane Keaton

Anna Dunlap

Liam Neeson

Leo Cutter

Jason Robards

Muth

Ralph Bellamy

Grandfather

Teresa Wright

Grandmother

James Naughton

Brian

Critic Reviews for The Good Mother

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Full Review… Janet Maslin New York Times

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Audience Reviews for The Good Mother

Oct 09, 2007

amazing movie...a must see for any up and coming stepdad or mom who is dating

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